About this episode

Danielle Frank discusses the intersection of wine, parenting, and career pivots with host Samantha Cieslinski.

Can wine teach us something about parenting—and about life? This week on The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with author, former Hollywood publicist, and Moët Hennessy executive Danielle Frank to discuss career pivots, resilience, luxury branding, and why humor might be one of the greatest parenting tools of all. Although Danielle isn't a parent herself, her bestselling book, A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting , offers a refreshingly funny and surprisingly insightful perspective on raising kind, resilient children. Drawing from years in the wine industry and her experience as the beloved "Aunt Danielle," she explores how wine terminology can become memorable lessons for parenting—and for life. The conversation also dives into Danielle's remarkable career journey from Miramax to Moët Hennessy, leaving behind a toxic work environment, embracing life's unexpected pivots, and learning that success isn't about perfection—it's about finding alignment. Whether you're a wine lover, a parent, or simply someone navigating change, this episode is filled with humor, wisdom, and practical life lessons you'll want to savor. In This Episode 🍷 Danielle's favorite wine from a recent trip to…

People in this episode

Host: Samantha Cieslinski

Guest: Danielle Frank

Topics covered

• wine
• parenting
• career pivots
• humor
• luxury branding
• resilience

Keywords

• wine
• parenting
• career change
• humor
• luxury brands
• resilience
• life lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Moët Hennessy, Miramax

Books & works: A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting

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